- 3 Hours Duration 3 Hours
Take a relaxing ferry boat ride from Hollis to Ketchikan, AK and enjoy a delicious meal at the OUR T.E.A.M Café!
Ride with Us Aboard the Inter-Island Ferry!
The Inter-Island Ferry Authority offers year-round passenger and vehicle service between our Ketchikan and Hollis, Alaska ports.
The round trip originates from Hollis in the morning at 8 a.m. and leaves Ketchikan at 3:30 p.m. in the afternoon. The one-way ferry ride is 36 miles long and the run time of each sailing is three hours.
We sail every day except Tuesdays until further notice, and we do not sail on New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Ketchikan is located on Revillagigedo Island, and Hollis is located on Prince of Wales Island.
Hollis connects to all major towns on the island by road, and Ketchikan is Alaska’s southern-most city in Southeastern Alaska.
For your comfort, the M/V Stikine and M/V Prince of Wales have an observation lounge, reading room, café, children’s play area and solarium.
IFA Sailing Schedule 2021
We sail 6 days a week (no sailings on Tuesdays.) We sail Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday!
Depart Hollis at 8:00am
Arrive Ketchikan at 11:00am
Depart Ketchikan at 3:30pm
Arrive Hollis at 6:30pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2/1/2021
Contact: Ron Curtis General Manager Inter-Island Ferry Authority: (907) 401-3564 [email protected]
IFA Requires Travelers to Wear Masks
Hollis, Alaska – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an Order Under Section 361 of the Public Health Service Act requiring persons to wear proper face coverings when using public transportation systems to help reduce the introduction, transmission and spread of COVID-19. Beginning February 1, 2021 at 11:59 PM, the Inter-Island Ferry Authority (IFA) is mandated to require persons 2 years and older to wear proper face coverings when using our facilities and when traveling on our vessels. To the extent possible, the IFA will accommodate a passenger who is unable to follow this Order due to a disability or medical condition. We appreciate your cooperation with the IFA complying with the provisions of this Order.
Please note that the KETCHIKAN TERMINAL is closed to the public so there is no waiting area for travelers.
If you or someone you know will be traveling with us, please have other arrangements in place for waiting until boarding begins.
You can check-in and pick up your tickets at the Terminal on your sail day, and you can call us seven days a week at 866-308-4848 for more information or to book your reservations!
One of the Top 5 Things to Do on Prince of Wales Island
It may not be as quick as flying but it is restful. Just sit back and enjoy the view, walk in fresh air, have a nap. It is typically quiet, good snacks (I've not tried a full meal). I usually enjoy the trip so much that I almost regret arriving!
– Cynthia W., TripAdvisor
Love traveling to Ketchikan this way or back to Prince of Wales. The staff is professional and courteous! And the gallery is the the best! Nothing like a big meal to start or finish the day then go up front to take a nap! Keep it up!
– Jan T., TripAdvisor
Very nice views from the forward lounge. The crew were professional, clean cut, and knew their jobs. Multiple play areas on board for kids. Bathrooms were clean and well-maintained. Food from the snack bar was good and reasonably priced for Alaska.
– Craig L., TripAdvisor
As a resident of Prince of Wales Island, I rely on the Inter-Island Ferry for transportation to and from Ketchikan. At certain times of the year - it's the only thing going. The staff and crew are nice people who do their best to make your journey comfortable and safe.
– B.J. P., TripAdvisor